You Are Ordered to Extubate a Mechanically Ventilated Patient Who

question 40

Multiple Choice

You are ordered to extubate a mechanically ventilated patient who has recently undergone open heart surgery.On postextubation assessment you note that the patient has stridor with mild retractions.What type of pharmacologic agent would you recommend?

• A)β₂ adrenergic
• B)α adrenergic
• C)Anticholinergic
• D)Sympatholytic

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